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Smalti Australia is introducing Perdomo Smalti from the Mosaicos Venicianos
de Mexico factory to Australasia. For the first time, mosaicists in Australia and New
Zealand can purchase Mexican
smalti from an Australian supplier at competitive prices. Discover a new world
of colours and textures.
The new shipment has arrived. First of all we
have some new colours - an iridescent ivory, a mid-grey, a dark lavender and
a dark green. Also new are colour blends - now you
can buy a complete range of related hues with a single purchase. I also have some
new magnificent Peacock tiles in the Unusual Items
category. And there is some thick cut Yellow tortilla.
Two new glass pebble colours have also been added
to the range.
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Smalti has been an important part of the mosaic tradition since Roman and
Byzantine times. The Perdomo Family
introduced smalti to the Americas in 1949 using its own recipes and
techniques for colour processing so
that one side has unique variations in colour and texture. Once the molten
glass is cooled (annealed) it is hand cut into smaller pieces (tesserae). The
rich colours reflect light and provide a lustrous and durable, non-fading
finish. The variations unique to Mexican smalti provide the artist with more
artistic options. In addition, it has a more consistent thickness making it more
suitable for floors and tables. There is also a range of iridescent colours
and golds to provide extra sparkle and richness.
Smalti Australia is on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Visits by appointment only. Tel: 02 9940 0101 Fax: 02 8905 9508 email:
info@SmaltiAustralia.com
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